Focal Matters and Social Movements Reach Far
Mr G W Tandy departed for the East to purchase goods. Mr and Mrs John W Neff hosted a pleasant gathering Saturday night. Miss Carrie Hood of Rockford visited Mrs F A Read. Mr S B Gardner and family returned from Geneva Lake. The Little family left for the East and will return in September. Hon R M A Hawk will speak March 26 at Savanna before the Carroll County Dairymen and Fine Stock Breeders Association. Attendees join Island Wild Brown's Lake excursion party. Mary Stearns Kittie Mitchell and Sadie Stoskopf among them. James Cochran and two children joined the Delavan Lake party for a week. The famed stallions Rams and Hopeful to race at the Jockey Club track in Chicago tomorrow. Excursion tickets available on roads to Chicago. Canada correspondent W W Walkey’s letter will appear next issue. J R Perkins returning from DeKalb steam fitting contract. F L Jones goes to Chicago to buy goods for his 99 cent store. bargains expected on return.
Allan-a-Dale Archery Club elects officers at meeting
St Marys School will stage a musical drama and literary entertainment at Wilcoxons Opera House this evening with 25 cent admission. children 10 cents. McCammon piano praised by local musicians and sold by F W Brainerd. Old Soldier's Reunion planned at Aurora August 20 21 22 1879 with a sham battle and Sheridan expected to command. Col Ingersoll to speak. Landseeker Excursion to northwestern Iowa leaves Chicago August 8 1879 via Milwaukee and Prairie du Chien. rates information through A Y H Carpenter Milwaukee
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Mary’s Roman Catholic School
Wilcoxon’s
Opera House
Aurora
Phil. Sheridan
Col
R. G. Ingersoll
America
Landseeker
Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Iowa
Chicago
Milwaukee
Prairie du Chien
A. Y. H. Carpenter
Wisconsin
First M. E. Sunday School Plans Friday Picnic
The annual picnic of the First M. E. Sunday School will be held Friday this week. A train provided by the Chicago & Northwestern Railroad will convey the children about four miles to a grove near Ridott bridge and return them in the evening. A jolly good time is expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. E
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Ridott Bridge
Mr Kleckner to Speak at Lake Blatt Assembly
Mr I F Kleckner visited Lake Blatt 1 on Monday to help at the Sunday School Assembly. He will address the assembly on Bible Localities of Leading Interest and The Cities of the Bible according to the order of exercises.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Kleckner
Lake Blatt
Kleckner
Lena Daily Star Praised for Institute News Coverage
Daily since the start of the Teachers' Normal Institute at Lena, the Lena Daily Star has been received and will publish during the institute. It is a bright well printed sheet full of institute and Lena news, with Bro. Lewis earning credit for his enterprise and the quality of the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teachers’ Normal Institute
Lena
Lena Daily Star
Institute and Lena
Lewis
Social visitors and local events in Lanark and Lena
Louisville visitors Mrs Hess and Mrs L T Lemon call on friends while Miss Southerland stays with Mrs Thompson Wilcoxon. Rochester merchant Mr Morse arrives for a week. A fremen's tournament is slated for August 7 at Lanark with Col Stephenson Hose Co No 2 likely attending. Allenian Art Club hosts tea at Mrs Mary Byerly's. Prof M Andrews visits Prof C C Snyder. Miss Kate Wolf and others tour Lena with a decorative lawn reception by Mr and Mrs W W Lewis featuring Chinese lanterns and lively guests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lanark
Col. Stephson Hose Co. No. 2
Allenian Art Club
Mary Byerly
Byerlys
Kate Wolf
Lou Bell
Emma Becker
Carrie ’ “Ghamiberlin
Lena
W. W. Lewis
Fire destroys Bauch residence and adjoining building
A Friday afternoon fire in the third ward consumed Mr. F. R. Bauch’s home and a brick neighbor structure. Detectives traced the blaze to a defective chimney. The remote location and water shortage hindered the response, but neighbors saved most furniture including a piano. Losses were insured for 1000 on the house and 400 on the furniture with German Insurance Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. R. ‘Bauch
Third Ward
Bauch
German Ins. Co
Party of Delavan excursionists depart by noon train
A group of ladies and gentlemen left yesterday noon for a few days in camp at Delavan. The party includes Mrs. W. W. Moore, G. W. Achenbach, E. L. Cronkrite and wife, J. H. Snyder and children, Mrs. A. C. Sheetz, Clara Shaffer, John Adamson, John Burrell and wife, G. A. Stiles and wife, Miss Cora Ferris, L. B. Sanborn and wife, Mrs. W. P. Emmett and children, J. H. Staver and wife, Mack Hart and wife, Arthur Best, and Miss Mira Giles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Delavan
W.W. Moore
G. W. Achenbach
E. L. Cronkrite
J. H. Snyder
A. C. Sheetz
Clara Shaffer
John Adamson
John Burrell
G. A. Stiles
Cora Ferris
L. B. Sanborn
W. P. Emmett
J. H. Staver
Mack Hart
Arthur Best
Mira Giles
Freeport District M E Camp Meeting Notice
The Freeport District M E Church camp meeting will be held in Lena Illinois from August 17 to 22. Grounded with ample supplies, tents and provisions available on site, meals at five for one dollar, lodging for those who bring bedding. Pastors urged to read and invite families especially nonconverts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drethren
Freeport District
M. E
Lena, Ill
Witneis
R. A
Outfager Soldier Alleges Unlawful Detention by Dunleith Officers
Mr W H H Baker of Harlem Center says two men pursued him as he returned from a Dubuque pension examination and one fired. A section hand halted him, he was jailed overnight in Dunleith calaboose without trial, then released. He asserts unlawful detention and seeks redress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. H. Baker
Harlem
Baker
Calaboose
Examining Board
Dubuque
Dunleith
Herald
Sunday School Convention in Lancaster August 3 1879
The Sunday School Convention for Lancaster will be held August 3 1879 at Winnesheik. All Sunday School workers are invited. The program runs from 9:00 AM to 11:30 AM with multiple speakers including Jacob Groff H W Allen W S Hayes N Poffenberger D K Bobb J Kerr Rev J Wallace and an afternoon session from 1:00 PM to 8:45 PM featuring devotional exercises discussions on punctuality and participation benefits and an election of officers led by J Thoman chairman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Town of
Lancaster
Winnesheik
Jacob Groff
H. W. Allen
W.S. Hayes
N. Poffenberger
D. K. Bobb
J. Kerr
J. Wallace
TH. Hockman
Rev
G. H. Wells
R. Mazlett
John Sills
L. L. Peck
Chainman
Mr. L. K. Scofield Heads to Chicago Yesterday
Mr. L. K. Scofield traveled to Chicago yesterday morning and plans to return to Colorado next week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. K. Scofield
Chicago
Colorado
Prize Shoot Winner Mills Carries Prize With Clean Score
The City Shooting Club held its first club badge contest at the club range near the fair grounds. Ten members competed under Bogardus rules with Mills achieving a perfect 25 and other scores including Stevens 24 and Richards refereeing. The badge remains contestable until a member wins it four times in succession. Also noted is a lengthy silver wedding report from St Louis Times Journal about Rev. J. W. Schofield and his wife celebrated on the 14th at Fourth Baptist Church with many local gifts and tributes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. W. Richards
W. A. Stevens
Dr. Mills
Stevens
Knowlton
Walton
Hall
Burrell
Mills
Piersol
Stayer
Burehard
Rose
St. Louis
Dr. Boyd
N. Walton Hunt
J. V
Schofield
Eugenia
Julia Schofield
May
Carrie Schofield
J. B. Colby
Eugenie Schofield
J. P. Colby
G. M. Walden
G. H. Ten Broeck
Second Baptist Church
Garrison Avenue
Eugenia Schofield
Paris
Mary Schofield
Nathan Cole
M.C
F. H. Ludington
Fanny B. Norris
Mite Society
W.R. Frary
Rochester
N. Y
J. F. Long
Wm. Garnett
Chicago
Bertha Hellmann
A. H. Wise
Freeport
Ill
E. E. Wise
Mendota
The
Times-Journal
Baptist
Fourth Church
Rip Van Winkle at the Opera House Opening Night
Mr Kendall presents Rip Van Winkle in his season opener at the Opera House on Thursday evening next week. The noted impersonator has won wide praise in the west and is making Freeport his base while reorganizing his company for the coming campaign. Supporters urge a hearty welcome and promise two top performances before his departure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
Opera House
Mr. Kendall
West
Freeport
Stephenson County Plans 23rd Annual State Fair
After a two year lapse the Stephenson County Agricultural Society resumes the fair in Taylor's Driving Park with improved stock displays and ample facilities. Water hydrants, smooth access, and staff help ensure comfort for visitors and exhibitors as the county unites to make the 23d Annual Fair a grand success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stephenson County Agricultural Society
Taylor's Driving Park
Trembor
Youna
Freeront County Treasurer Notice to Jail Order Holders
The county treasurer announces payment of jail orders Nos 143 through 148 and stops interest on these orders after August 1, 1879. W. W. Harrison, County Treasurer, Freeront IL, July 14, 1879.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freeront Ilb
W. W. Harrison
Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder Endorsed By A Physician
The text argues that most baking powders are injurious and that only Dr Price’s Cream Baking Powder, prepared by a physician with healthfulness in mind, is good. It appeals to readers to avoid ignorant use and to trust this physician created product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Price
Phaeton For Sale in Journal Office Notice
Brand new leather covered phaeton upholstered with drab broadcloth features side lamps and fenders. Cheap for cash. For further particulars inquire at Journal office. 15-2w
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gale
Journal Office
Screen Doors, Something New for Sale
A sale item lists screen doors described as the cheapest and best. Offered by 15 4W, SANFORD & ROWELL, with no further details on price or features.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sanford & Rowell
Dr Price's Special Flavorings Endorsement
In hot weather an immense number suffer from disordered kidneys and liver. Kidney-Wort is claimed as a weather medicine that does not heat the system and aids healthy action. The notice promotes Dr Price's Special Flavors of Rose, Almond, Nectarine, Lemon as superior to common flavor extracts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Youngsvillfe
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
Fenner
St. Vitus
Emmert & Burrell
For Sale By Owner We Sell My Rest Ca P Terms
Classified line fragment offers sale terms with a question mark and partial locations. Readable items reference Winona and por tions of an address. The text is incomplete but indicates a sale listing with terms and inquiry route.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Focal Matters
G. W. Tandy
East
John W. Neff
Carrie Hood
Rockford
F. A. Read
8. B. Gardner
Northwestern Road
Geneva Lake
Chas. H. Little
Brown's Lake
Mary Stearns
Kittie ‘Mitchell
Sadie Stoskopf
James
Cochran
Delavan Lake
Lake
Jockey Club Track
Canada
W. W. Walkey
J. R. Perkins, Esq
DeKalb
F. L. Jones
99 Cent
Allan-a-Dale
C. D. Knowlton
Adie Norton
W. H. Taggart
Our City
McCammon
F. W. Brainerd
Stephenson Street
Mrs. Hess
Louisville, Ky
Leo Wolf
Mr. Morse
M. Andrews
Galesburg
C. C. Snyder
M. E. Camp Meeting
Josery
W. HB. Mills
He Carsries
Normal Institute
Miles White
Rip van Winkle
Stephenson County
Phaeton
Barcie
Ici
Boots
Trunks and
Wali
WM. O. Wright
Richardson
D&w
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